Sans Rounded Endu 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Soft' by Artegra, 'Bluset EF' and 'Bluset EF Pro' by Elsner+Flake, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'Mozer' by Fontfabric, 'Bartholeme Sans' by Galapagos, 'Core Sans M' by S-Core, and 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, labels, friendly, playful, approachable, retro, casual, friendly display, brand warmth, retro modernity, compact impact, soft, rounded, chunky, compact, bubbly.
A compact rounded sans with heavy, monoline strokes and generously softened corners throughout. Counters are small to moderate, giving the face a sturdy, filled-in color, while curves are drawn with a slightly squarish geometry rather than perfect circles. The rhythm is tight and efficient, with short extenders and simplified joins that keep shapes clean and consistent at display sizes. Numerals and capitals follow the same rounded, blocky construction, producing a cohesive, poster-ready texture.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and packaging where a friendly, rounded voice is desired. It can also work for logos, labels, and short UI or app headings where high impact and softness need to coexist; longer text will benefit from generous spacing due to the dense, compact color.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a cheerful, slightly retro sign-painting feel. Rounded terminals and compact proportions make it read as friendly and unthreatening, leaning more toward fun and everyday utility than corporate neutrality.
Likely designed to provide a high-impact rounded sans that feels welcoming and contemporary while nodding to mid-century/retro display lettering. The emphasis appears to be on clarity at larger sizes, consistent rounded construction, and a bold, characterful texture for branding-forward typography.
Several glyphs show pragmatic, simplified structures (single-story-style lowercase forms and sturdy diagonals), reinforcing a utilitarian display character. The face maintains a consistent stroke presence across curves and straights, which helps it hold together in short headlines and bold branding moments.